EaseTo slacken a rope, opposite of hauling aft
East-windWind blowing from East
Eco.Term which represents ‚E‚ in the international phonetic alphabet.
Eddy waterZone of relatively calm sea, upwind to a vessel which is drifting leeward
Electric generatorEquipment which provides electricity aboard when there are no ground connections
EphemerisA catalogue of tables showing the location of various celestial bodies
EquatorA great circle of the earth which is equidistant from both poles at every point; zero degrees latitude
Equipment, rigEverything necessary to sail, its category determines the kind of boat. In case of small rowboats it indicates the crew
ExposeTo set a sail in order to offer a larger surface to wind; a necessary action to remove the spinnaker from the mainsail covering when running before wind
Eye bolt, clevisMetal ring in the hull to hook tackles or pulleys